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NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2020
Next Union Meeting
Tuesday September 1, 2020
Unless cancelled by the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Brothers and Sisters,
As the Central New York and Mohawk Valley communities begin to recover and reopen, I want to
commend all of you for doing your part by being responsible and following local and state guidelines.
To date, the efforts of the public and our community leaders have been outstanding at slowing the spread
of COVID-19 and putting our region on path for a steady recovery.
For that, Brothers and Sisters Thank You and please continue to be diligent and safe, and we
will all be on a rapid road to recovery!
Fraternally,
Alan Marzullo
Business Manager
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7th Annual CENTRAL & NORTHERN NY BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES
COUNCIL CONSERVATION DINNER
- Conservation Dinner has been rescheduled to October 8, 2020
GUNS, KNIVES, GEAR & MORE UP FOR GRABS IN VARIOUS RAFFLES & AUCTIONS!
All attending will have a chance to win a Savage Axis II Rifle or 40-qt. Orca Cooler!
EDUCATE - CONSERVE - VOLUNTEER
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The CNY Area Labor Federation AFL-CIO are reviving the Syracuse Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade
Unionists. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month. New meeting location is 450 W. Kirkpatrick
St. 2nd floor. Syracuse, N.Y. 13204
Open to ALL union members. For more information contact King Davis @ 315-415-9954 or kdavis14@twcny.rr.com
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It is official, the Syracuse Mets 2020 Season has been CANCELLED out of safety concerns for Fans and Players.
The Mets will be back better than ever next year. We hope to see at a game in 2021.
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| New Utica Billboard, Syracuse Billboard coming soon... |
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See it here: Route 12 in Utica Facing North. West of Rts. 5-8-12, just North of the Burrstone Road Overpass in Utica seen traveling Southbound to New Hartford
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All Members
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6:00PM at the ETA Training Center
4566 Waterhouse Rd.
Clay NY 13041
Tuesday - September 1st, 2020
General Agenda UNLESS Canceled by the Business Manager Check www.ibew43.org for updated info.
Tuesday - October 6th, 2020
General Agenda UNLESS Canceled by the Business Manager Check www.ibew43.org for updated info.
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Retirees Club
is BACK... VIRTUALLY!
Next meeting is August 19, 2020 @ 10AM
If you would like to participate in this virtual meeting, please contact Ray
Vivlemore via email at rayviv@twcny.rr.com. He will send you a link allowing you to easily log into the meeting.
We hope to see you there Virtually!
Our Retirees’ Meetings are a great way to stay in touch!
All retirees, wives and retirees’ widows are welcome. Please join us!
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Quarterly Dues Payment
Increase Effective
January 1,
2020
The delegates to the 39th IBEW International Convention held in St. Louis,
Missouri during the week of September 19 through 23, 2016 approved several amendments to Article
IX of the IBEW Constitution. Accordingly, effective January 1, 2020, there will be an increase of
one dollar ($1.00) per month or three dollars ($3.00) per quarter for the IBEW Per Capita payment,
which applies to “A” and “BA” members. The following rates will apply to the International Office
and Local 43 portions of all dues payments for January 2020 through December 2020:
"A" Members - $118.50 per quarter (Paid by each individual member)
Breakdown - Per Capita $60.00/quarter
Pension Fund - $57.00/quarter
Basic Dues - $1.50/quarter
“BA” Members -- $20.00 per month + working assessment (Dues Check-off by Employer)
Breakdown - Per Capita: $20.00/month
Pension Fund: N/A
Basic Dues: N/A
In accordance with Article IX of the IBEW Constitution, $60.00 per quarter from each “A” member and $20.00 per
month for each “BA” member will be deposited in the IBEW General Fund, and the additional amount paid by “A”
members ($57.00 per quarter) will be deposited into the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund.
REMINDER - A $30.00 Reinstatement Fee will be added if your dues are not paid before the end of each quarter.
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Listed below are
some jobs our members have recently worked on:
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Due to our organizing efforts, some
of Local 43's Successes in the construction
field |
| Apartment Remodel - Warren St $7,750,000 |
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Carbone Auto Group -
$500,000 |
| Big Lots - Pulaski
$250,000 |
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All Seasons Outfitters - New Hartford
$100,000 |
| Advance Auto parts - New Hartford $150,000 |
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Dollar TreeReilly's Auto Supply - Fulton
$800,000 |
| Amazon Distribution Center - Liverpool $350,000,000 |
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Well Now Medical—Camillus
TBD |
| Please
visit these businesses in support of Local
43 and Union labor |
| The Preserve - Syracuse |
Strong Hearts Café - Syracuse |
| 4 Seasons Car Wash - Syracuse |
Rescue Mission - Camillus |
| Port City Café - Oswego |
Red Sun Fire Roasting Co. - Oswego |
| Helping Hounds - Syracuse |
Wendy’s - Utica |
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CNYETA TRAINING CENTER INFO
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COVID-19 TRAINING CENTER UPDATES
In the wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), all Apprentice, CE & CW class cancellations have been EXTENDED.
As of this writing, classes are set to resume on September 14 2020.
Note: We will be revisiting these cancellations on a weekly basis.
Please visit www.cnyeta.org for the most current information.
Need OSHA 10?? Get it safely online by going to careersafeonline.com — be sure to choose the course labeled “Construction Industry”
Please continue to watch www.cnyeta.org for important details and updates!
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You can update your contact information anytime via the
new Referral portal, go to
www.ibew43.org/portals and make sure all your contact
information is correct. Or email any changed information
to cgraf@ibew43.org
GO GREEN Switch to the
digital newsletter? Just email Chris at cgraf@ibew43.org
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New options for paying dues...
local 43 on the
move... |
•You still can mail a personal check or money order, then we will mail your
yellow Dues Receipt to your home address.
•You
still can have your bank auto-pay from your
account with a bank check, then we'll mail the
Receipt to your home. or now...
•Pay with a
credit card. Note: an Electronic Convenience
Fee (ECF of approximately 3%) is added to all
credit/debit card dues transactions.
•You can now pay your dues On-line from the convenience of your PC or late
model smartphone via the
Referral Portal. On-line payments will incur
an ECF.
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Local 43 notes the passing of members, with gratitude for their service to the IBEW.
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Mark Patterson
passed away on July 8, 2020 at age 51. Brother Patterson was initiated into Local 43 in 2003. He was an
IBEW member for 17 years.
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Effective March 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020
Telehealth visits with a medical provider will be covered subject to Plan terms and
conditions. Participant cost-share (e.g., Co-payment) will apply to
telehealth visits unless the visit relates to, and results in, COVID-19 testing.
The previously adopted changed regarding COVID-19 testing without cost share to the Participant will be
effective until the announced end date of the COVID-19 National Emergency.
How to visit your summer beach or pool SAFELY
What you need to know:
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Stay at least 6 feet away, both in and out of the water, from people you don’t live with.
- Wear a mask when you are not in the water.
- Wash your hands often and don’t share items with people you don’t live with.
The places we visit to swim, play, and relax in water include beaches — swim areas in oceans, lakes, and
other natural bodies of water — and pools, water playgrounds, and hot tubs. There is no evidence that SARS-CoV-
2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can spread to people through water in these places.
The virus is thought to spread mostly person-to-person, by respiratory droplets released when an infected
person coughs, sneezes, or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or
possibly be inhaled into the lungs. The virus might also spread to hands from a contaminated surface and
then to the nose, mouth, or possibly eyes. Infected people can spread the virus whether or not they have
symptoms.
Fortunately, there are several actions you can take to reduce your risk of getting or spreading the virus when
you go to public swim areas, such as beaches, pools, water playgrounds, and hot tubs.
Before you go-
- Stay home if you have symptoms of COVID-19, have been diagnosed with COVID-19, are waiting for COVID
-19 test results, or were recently exposed to someone with COVID-19.
- Check to see if the public swim area, pool, water playground, or hot tub has steps in place to prevent the
spread of the virus.
- Bring supplies that help you and others stay healthy—for example, a mask (or two, for each person, in
case one gets wet), hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, disinfectant wipes, tissues, and paper towels.
Use social distancing in and out of the water-
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Whether you’re in or out of the water, stay at least 6 feet away from people you don’t live with.
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Avoid crowded swim areas, beaches, pools, water playgrounds, and hot tubs where you cannot stay 6 feet away from others.
Wear a mask-
- Wear masks when you are not in the water.
- Do not place a mask on children younger than 2 years of age or on anyone who has trouble breathing
or is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the cover without help.
- Face coverings are especially important when physical distancing is hard.
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Free, Confidential Counseling Services
provided by
Mental Health Professionals are available either
in-person or over the phone. We encourage you and
your eligible family members to take advantage of
this benefit whenever you feel that life is getting
too stressful.
Call
1.800.327.2255
Our Membership ID is:
93793410
Our Group ID is:
8413
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Reminder to all Journeymen:
In our current contract - Section 2.19 Tool List
- it states In addition,
"Journeymen shall
be responsible to have verifiable OSHA-10 training
and CPR Certified Training." Please
call the CNYETA (315-546-0221)
CNYETA.org
to see when the next scheduled classes are available.
NOTE:
OSHA-10 and CPR training are needed to work in Local
43's jurisdiction as a Journeyman.
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